Honor Guard Academy

The Taylor Honor Guard academy teaches firefighters the fundamental elements of honor guard duties and includes instruction on the following topics:

oTraditions and history of the honor guard

oBasic facing movements and drill

oFlag etiquette

oColor teams

oCasket watch

oCasket movement

oTexas Line of Duty Death Task Force

oand much more

The class is held each year in Taylor, Texas and is sponsored by the Taylor Fire Department and the Taylor Professional Firefighters Association. It is recognized by the Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force and TEEX.

Class tuition includes lunch each day and an academy class polo shirt.

This year it will be held September 9-12, 2019 at the Expo Center. Please see application on the right hand side of the page to reserve your spot. Tuition of $150 must be sent by July 31, 2019 to fully secure spot in the class.